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56LA

Old Hickory Ranch Airport

Keithville, LouisianaElevation 180 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 3,500 ft

18/36
Dimensions
3,500 x 100 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 18
Traffic patternRight
RWY 36

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Old Hickory Ranch Airport is in Keithville, Louisiana. Field elevation 180 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAVID L. BILLINGSLEY
Manager phone318-925-9501
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA56LA
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)FORT WORTH
Flight service (AFSS)DE RIDDER
RegionLouisiana
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.3453, -93.8183
Distance from city1 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›WILDLIFE ON OR INVOF THE ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
›CONLD--PRVDD ALL TFC PATTERN OPNS ARE CONDUCTED ON THE WEST SIDE OF ARPT (I.E., ALL TURNS TO LEFT WHEN TAKING OFF OR LNDG NORTH & ALL TURNS TO RIGHT WHEN TAKING OFF OR LNDG SOUTH).
›50 FT CNTR OF RWY ASPH.
›ALSO 30' PLINE-M 50' FROM THRESHOLD
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗56LA on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 56LA have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 56LA. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 56LA have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 56LA. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 56LA?
56LA sits at 180 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 56LA?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.